ATTRACTIONS
Museum For East Texas Culture (circa 1915)
400 Micheaux Avenue • Palestine, TX 75801
903-723-1914
Located in Reagan Park, the museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is recorded as a Texas Historic Landmark. This is an old fashioned schoolhouse that is filled with artifacts and special interest exhibits plus features authentic vintage classroom, firefighters memorabilia room, and a railroad memorabilia room and on the grounds is a refurbished caboose. Open daily. map
Old Town Palestine
Historic District
903-731-4434
Four square blocks along a creek at the center of Palestine two blocks west of the Courthouse. History along the creek dates back to Indian trading days. The area became an agricultural center with a cotton gin, tractor stores and a mule barn during the early part of 1900. Today the creek and its creekwalk wind through the old restored buildings which house restaurants, shops and a bed & breakfast. A tranquil park offers festival entertainment during many times of the year while offering bird & squirrel watching during the rest of the time. Just a short walk to the courthouse or the downtown shopping district. more... map
Howard House Museum (circa 1848)
1011 North Perry • Palestine, TX 75801
903-729-2511 or 903-729-4784
Located in one of the oldest houses in the city, this museum features a doll collection, a collection of photos of early settlers and events, period furniture, and other items related to the history of the area. One of the finest examples of Greek revival architecture remaining in Texas today. Designated as a Texas Historical landmark and designated for the National Register of Historic Places from the Department of the National Parks Service. Open by appointment. map
Davey Dogwood Park
210 North Link Street • Palestine, TX 75801
903-723-3014
This popular park features over 200 acres of beautiful rolling hills, forests, meadows, and flowing streams. Picnic areas and scenic overlooks are located throughout the park. mapElmwood Gardens
1580 West Palestine Avenue • Palestine, TX 75802
903-549-2715
Beautifully landscaped display gardens that are nestled on five acres and feature old fashioned cottage gardens, perennial gardens, wildflower meadows, and herb gardens. Other features of the gardens include a wedding walk, enchanting gazebos, and a garden emporium that has unusual garden art, Texas native plants, and antique roses. more... mapTexas State Railroad Historical Park
US Highway 84 East, 2 Miles from Loop 256
903-683-2561, 800-442-8951 (Texas Only)
The golden era of steam railroading has been recreated authentically in this first class tourist attraction. It’s 1881 again as you ride the Texas State Railroad on a nostalgic, relaxing trip through the rolling piney woods and hardwoods creek bottoms of East Texas. With the age-old cry "All Aboard", your conductor sets the historic steam train in motion for the 50-mile round trip between Palestine and Rusk, crossing 24 bridges as it plies the route built by state prisoners over 100 years earlier. As you gently rock behind turn of the century steam engines, you are reminded of the much simpler time and lifestyle of the Golden Age of Steam. March through November, weekends only except in June and July when it is Thursday though Sunday. State historical markers detail the history of the Texas State Railroad, Visitors center, Railroad Store, Food Service, Handicapped accessible, Train Leases. State Park adjacent to both train depots, with camping facilities. more... map
| Print - ATTRACTIONS | Back to Top >> |